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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1958

Page

5

Howard Henry Family Honored at Saline Area Dinner

Women and club members in Saline area attended a Sunday farewell dinner in the church dining room honoring Mr. and Mrs. Howard Henry and their daughters. Rev. Bates announced a program with poems and songs read by Melvin Travis and Mildred Moore, plus a duet by Bud and Janet Gorten. The Henry family plans to move to a farm near Byron Center in February with support from Michigan State University officials and Holstein-Friesian Association leaders.

Mildred Moore Mrs. Henry Byron Center

Macon Hobby Club Welcomes New Member

The Macon Hobby Club met at Mrs. Reva Godfrey on Thursday. Mrs. Ruth Howell welcomed new member Mrs. Bes sie Travis. Secret Sisters were drawn for the coming year. Members shared crafts including dolls from milk strainer pads, tray painting, and making wishing wells.

Macon Hobby Club Reva Godfrey Ruth Howell Bessie Travis Phyllis Thomas Lois Jordan Mildred Moore Helen Sochia Godfrey

Directors Elected For H F A January 14

The Holstein-Friesian Association held its annual meeting at St. Pauls Church with a post dinner by the Woman's Guild. New directors elected were George McComber and Leonard Burmeister of Ann Arbor. Burmeister named president, Wesley Amsville of Dexter as vice president, and McComber as secretary treasurer. Other directors include Norman Randall of Manchester Herman Koenn of Dexter and George Carpenter of Wayne. Russell Miller of Williamson spoke as national field man.

Holstein-Friesian Association St. Paul’s Church Woman's Guild of the Church George McComber Leonard Burmeister Ann Arbor Burmeister Wesley Amsville Dexter McComber Norman Randall Manchester Herman Koenn George Carpenter Wayne Russell Miller Williamson

Mr and Mrs Club Outing At Livingstone Home

The January meeting of the Mr and Mrs Club of the Methodist Church met at John Livingstone’s home on Schellenberger Road with nine members and families and forty seven guests. Guests sledded and skated on Joslyn Lake then enjoyed coffee cocoa cookies doughnuts and brownies. The February meeting is set for the 22nd to attend the Michigan Minnesota hockey game on Michigan’s home court.

Methodist Church John Livingstone Schellenberger Road Jack Stull Herman Merte Ron Gerlinger Jim Beal Joe Bonde Spencer Charles Gordon Esch Don Rapp Joslyn Lake Livingstone Home Burt Lamkin Michigans The Don McClean Michigan Ave Saline Extension Club

Begole Twins Entertain At Saline Woman's Club

Saline's Woman's Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Carl Moehn as hostess. Fine Arts Department led the program with accordion duets by Jean and Joan Begole. Mrs. Harold Gray reviewed Edge of Night by Mary Ellen Chase, and Mrs. Everett Wolfin introduced the author’s background. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Charles Kern, Mrs. Alvin Siemseh, and Mrs. Thoss.

Carl Moehn Saline’s Woman's Club Fine Arts Department John Thoss Edwin Hering Everett Wolfin Jean Joan Begole Harold Gray Mary Ellen Chase Otto Hagans Charles Kern Alvin Siemseh Thoss

Albion Girl Betti Jean Desy Engaged to Larson

Mr and Mrs A Desy of 511 Irwin St Albion announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Jean to Wilfred W Larson of Saline son of Mr and Mrs Wilfred Larson Miss Desy is a graduate of Albion High School.

A. Desy Irwin St Albion Betty Jean Walfred W. Larson Saline Walfred Larson Miss Desy Albion High School

Ladies Aid Society Elects Trinity Lutheran Officers

The Ladies Aid Society of Trinity Lutheran Church held its annual meeting with Rev. H. J. Engel leading devotions. Officers chosen to serve next month include President Mrs. George Brookins Vice President Mrs. Emerson Secretary Mrs. Harvey Frey and Treasurer Mrs. Erwin Schneider.

Ladies Aid Society Trinity Lutheran Trinity Lutheran Church Robert Guenther H. J. Engel George Brookins Emerson

Macon Methodist Church Notes and Local Events

Rev. Donald Bates leads Sunday services with Sunday School at 10 00 and Church Service at 11 00 There are Junior and Senior Youth groups and choir practices on Thursday A series of teaching demonstrations for new kindergarten Methodist material is planned at St Pauls in Monroe and Chelsea on Jan 29 and 31 The Macon Women's Club hosts a January 28 breakfast to support polio and other appeals Local births hospital visits and visits by residents are listed with names and towns A lecture on the Dead Sea Scrolls by Dr C Umhau Wolf is set for Jan 28 at Tecumseh Baptist Church

Macon St. Paul's Methodist Church Monroe Chelsea Methodist Church Macon Women’s Club C. Umhau Wolf Toledo Tecumseh Baptist Church Dr. Wolf

Representative George Sallade to Address Rotary

Saline Rotary Club luncheon at the Saline Hotel featured Rev. Robert Richards delivering an inspirational talk on Fear. Plans to introduce George Sallade, Lansing representative for the Ann Arbor district, were announced for the next meeting chaired by Art Heinninger. program chair Al Gross led current proceedings.

George Sallade Rotary Saline Art Heinninger Heinninger Lansing Ann Arbor

Pigs Need Extra Nutrients At Four Weeks Old

Michigan State University swine specialists advise providing a creep ration as early as four weeks of age to support growth and development. The recommendation emphasizes ensuring pigs have access to appropriate extra nutrients during the early life stage.

Michigan State University

Room Mothers Meetings Report School Club Talks

The El mentary School room mothers met Monday with president Mrs. Ray Krempel presiding. Mrs. George Wood presented a film Differences in Children and a discussion led by James Johnson. The High School room mothers met Tuesday in the library with chairwoman Mrs. Harold Miller presiding and Mrs. Ray Hunt introducing faculty members Mrs. Homer Kuebler and George Bonich to discuss science and mathematics curricula and recent changes for college prep.

Elmentary School Ray Krempel George Wood James Johnson Councelor Saline Area Schools Harold Miller Ray Hunt Homer Kuebler George Bonich

Past Matrons Met Monday Evening

Mrs. Doris Burmeister entertained the Past Matron's Club at her home with President Mrs. Robert Starling presiding. Birthdays for Mrs. Burmeister and Mrs. Martin Fuoss were noted with gifts. Mrs. Fuoss was absent in Detroit. A guest, Mrs. Herschel Figgins of Jonesville, attended.

Doris Burmeister Everett Wolfin Robert Starling Burmeister Martin Fuoss

Record Hop by Saline High School Djs Benefits March of Dimes

Disk jockey hosts from WOIA present the first Saline Record Hop tonight at Saline High School from 9:00 to 11:30 p.m. Admission is 50 cents per person or 75 cents for a couple. Proceeds go to the March of Dimes with prizes for best dancers.

Saline High School Saline WOIA Lincoln

Coffee Hour Raises 40 for Polio Fund

Mrs. Helen Esch hosted a Thursday coffee hour at Pond View with Mrs. Joe Bondie as co host. Forty ladies attended reclaiming past ties while $40 in bills was collected for the Polio Fund. A second hour is planned for March 28 at Mrs. Robert Merchant’s home 7181 Maple Road.

Helen Esch Pond View Joe Bondie Esch Robert Merchant Maple Road

Tin Pan Parade Aims to Light Saline Porch Lights

The Brownies and Girl Scouts of Saline will stage a Tin Pan Parade on the 29th starting at the school. After the parade, the Mothers of the Childs Study Club will lead the annual March of Dimes Porch Light Canvass urging residents to switch on porch lights early.

Brownies and Girl Scouts of Saline Mothers of the Childs Study Club

M M P A To Hold Election Of Officers

The Michigan Milk Producers Association will hold its annual banquet at Saline High School tonight at 7 30 p m The sophomore class will serve dinner about 300 members are expected Ernest Girbach Saline Local president arranged the event After dinner the annual meeting and election of officers and delegates to the state meeting will be held Mrs Paul Rengkrist of Ann Arbor will entertain with guitar and vocal selections

The Michigan .Milk Producer’s Association Saline High School Sophmore Saline Ernest Girbach Paul Rengkrist Ann Arbor

Saline Library Announces New Books Across Ages

Saline Public Library invites all readers to explore new titles in adults and juveniles. Adult selections include Letter From Peking by Pearl Buck and Please Dont Eat The Daisies by Jean Kerr. Juvenile picks feature Married on Wednesday and First Orchid for Pat by Anne Emery.

Saline Peking Pearl Buck Jean Kerr Dale Evans Faith Mignon Eberhart Anne Emery Pat Adele Hall

Esch Reports March of Dimes Progress in Saline

Mrs. Esch, Polio Drive chairwoman in Saline, said today the drive has raised $294.50 so far this year, up from $137 at the same point last year. The Eastern Star Card Party contributed over $90 from a well attended event. the party totals are not included in the $294.50.

Mrs. Esch Esch Saline

Notable Library Display Highlights Kids and Space

The library features special awards and a mix of children's books by Miriam Mason Miriam Schlein Louis Slodhokin Alvin Tresselt Robert Bright and Walt Disney. A “Man in a Cage” baseball story by Jackson Scholz adds a twist. Hours are Wednesday and Saturday 2 5 and 7 9 p m per Mrs Oscar Smith librarian.

Jackson Scholz Miriam Schlein Melvin Louis Slodhokin White Snow Bright Snow Alvin Tresselt Friendly Bear Robert Bright Peter Pan Walt Disney Oscar Smith

Tens and Teens 4H Club Elects Officers at January Meeting

The Tens and Teens 4H Club met January 8 at Pittsfield Township Hall. Charles Thomas was elected president, with Tom Post as vice president, Jan Harwood as secretary, and Rita Thomas as treasurer. A short business meeting followed with refreshments and games guided by County Recreation School attendees.

Pittsfield Charles Thomas Tom Post Jan Harwood Rita Thomas County Recreation School

Wiebusch Family Dines with Robisons in Macon

Mr and Mrs C E Wiebusch and their family were Sunday dinner and supper guests of Mr and Mrs Duane Robison in Macon.

C. E. Wiebusch Duane Robison Macon

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Saline Area Howard Henry Michigan-Indiana Clinton Meadows Jack Budd Belleville Michigan Holstein-Friesian Association Katrene Gall Beverly Brown H.F A Mr. & Mrs. Club Begole DeKalb Agriculture Association Larson Detroit Fiber Glass Company Harvey Frey Erwin Schneider Clarence Wiebusch Card Loran Hollister Ben Phillips Flower Leonard Niethammer Harold Lambarth Owen Hoeft Carl Peck Ralph Bowen Alvin Jedele Wallace Smith Dennis Engelbert Fred Korte Donald Wiedman Carl Bantells St. Joseph Hospital Marvin Horton Herrick Memorial Hospital Donald Davis Bessie Robison Rena Morden Nancy Bates May Baker Frances Collins Erma Sheward Travis Ernest Carothers Metmora Ohio Wesley Gilmore Marjorie Papp Ypsilanti Mike Papp Janet Kenneth Valkenburg Tecumseh Floyd Lindsley Calyton Russell van Valkenburg Adrian College Marjorie Simpson Truman Jordan Emma Bach Lincoln Park Fred Schwede Detroit Albert Filter Emanuel Lutheran Church Allison Mitchison Bates Ridgeway Mitchison Charles Gorton, Sr Carl Bartells Russell Collins Mary Kay Harold van Valkenburg Tri-County Sportsman’s League Moon Rd Saline, Mich M.M.P.A Katie Rittenhart Miriam Mason Charles Coombs Allures Winer Women’s & Children’s E. Washington St
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